📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Riverwood Healthcare Center is looking for a patient-centered, compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who is passionate about serving those they care for and providing exceptional care to join our growing Primary Care team. To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate must demonstrate strong communication and critical thinking skills, ability to be a team player, demonstrate good judgment, as well as possess the ability to provide personalized and compassionate healthcare.
POSITION SUMMARYThe Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is an Advanced Practice Provider who provides comprehensive health care. The scope of practice includes assessment of the physical and psychological status of individuals, families and groups; health promotion, health maintenance and the management of stable chronic diseases and minor acute illnesses. The scope of practice will align with approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant clinical privileges. A physician is available for consultation.
This position provides care for or assistance to patients of all ages, including: newborns, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and older adults.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree and successful completion of accredited advanced practitioner training or physician assistant training program. Board certification as a nurse practitioner (family or specialized) from an approved nurse practitioner program or national certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Experience in Family Medicine, Urgent Care or related specialty preferred. Current Minnesota RN license, current Nurse Practitioner certification or National certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. State license and DEA required. Current BLS and ACLS certification.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Develop database on patients through health and developmental history, physical examination, laboratory data and other diagnostic testingAssess the patient.Institute a plan of care.Educate individuals, families and groups in the clinic/hospital/nursing home setting regarding their illness, lifestyle and treatment plan so that he/she/they may become more responsible for his/her/their own healthcare.Consult with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive healthcare delivery.Manage treatment modalities within parameters mutually agreed upon by the medical staff. Provide emergency treatment when indicated.Coordinate disease prevention, health promotion and health maintenance programs within the facility and community.Provide psychological support and counseling.Assist in providing learning experiences for nursing staff and others.Participate in appropriate administrative, educational and research activities.
Riverwood Healthcare Center is a 25-bed Critical Access hospital with three full-service clinics in Aitkin, McGregor and Garrison. Come grow with us! Riverwood is expanding and building a state-of-the-art surgical expansion with a completion date of 2024.
Just two hours from the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro, this is an opportunity to live and work where others play in the heart of Minnesota’s Northwoods and beautiful lakes country. Enjoy access to an abundance of natural wonders including lakes, rivers, and streams including state parks, wildlife refuge, ATV and bike trails for all your outdoor recreational activities.
The work culture at Riverwood reflects the friendly, more relaxed atmosphere of the communities we serve. Our staff is welcoming and supportive of one another. Our goal is to deliver healthcare from the heart to every patient every day.
Join our team in delivering outstanding patient care, from robotic assisted, minimally invasive surgery to comprehensive specialty services and convenient primary care for all ages.
For more information, please contact Jill Marquardt, Provider Recruitment Manager at jmarquardt@rwhealth.org | 218-927-5587 or visit www.riverwoodhealthcare.org
Riverwood is an equal opportunity employer.
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